Quick question though, now I have a '99 with the 4.7, and just before the muffler where I cut it off (about two inches before muffler) there was a large round cylinder I wasn't sure what it was. About 8-10" long, and maybe 6-8" in diameter. What threw me, was the pipe going into this, was 2.5" diam, but the pipe coming out, and into the muffler, was 2.25" diam??? Is that supposed to be that size? I though 4.7's were 2.5" throughout? And also what was that thing, a resonator or cat? I thought cat (thus why I didn't also cut it off), but there is no O2 sensor anywhere near it?

Lights look good. I'm thinking about doing a full LED interior swap. But first I want new headlights and some HIR bulbs. The stock lights suck!
I had those same seats as you - I hated them! So much happier with the Limited interior swap I did. I definitely recommend it.

Ok thanks, glad I didn't cut it off then, thought it was maybe just a resonator or something, lol. I always thought though the 4.7s exhaust was 2.5 all the way through? It's definitely only 2.25 out of that cat/into muffler...

The thing with the climate control is if you have dual zone climate control like the limited the bulbs aren't replaceable, unless your good with circuit boards and soldering irons, only the single climate control like the Laredos have are easily replaced.

Not in San Diego you wouldn't. Lowest quote for a vehicle drop-off rebuild was over $2500 (without certain hard parts), lowest cost to get a rebuilt unit shipped was $1900 (after core return) without installation and I don't have the time/space/setup to swap a tranny.

But everyone's concern for my money is appreciated.

Frankly, I am money ahead having pro's do certain tasks when compared to what it costs me from a time/opportunity/frustration standpoint ($400 to swap transmissions for example), and this whole event has reinforced that for transmissions, at least for me.

Not in San Diego you wouldn't. Lowest quote for a vehicle drop-off rebuild was over $2500 (without certain hard parts), lowest cost to get a rebuilt unit shipped was $1900 (after core return) without installation and I don't have the time/space/setup to swap a tranny.

But everyone's concern for my money is appreciated.

Frankly, I am money ahead having pro's do certain tasks when compared to what it costs me from a time/opportunity/frustration standpoint ($400 to swap transmissions for example), and this whole event has reinforced that for transmissions, at least for me.

That was my point IMO you were halfway their for 1300 and have a new rebuild unit - as long as the shop gives u a warranty then no biggie I guess.